I was confused..
Everything that Dante said was so confusing.
He was a mere soldier...
wasn't he?
Then how come he become a King??
And who are Arogons?
What is this so-called power of their throne?
And how did he gain the power of magic...
It was so confusing, and I felt like I am in the dark.
My head was pounding with questions.
After Dante disappeared ,it was hard to separate Lucus from me. But after a lot of arguments and explanations, he decided to have an emergency council meeting. And I was left alone in the room with ten brooding guards guarding my chamber.
So many questions were in my mind, and I needed the answers for them.
But something was nagging in my mind.
I thought hard, what did I forget..
The ing herbal tea!!
I quickly got up from the bed and headed towards the door.
As soon as I opened it, the guards all surrounded me forming a barrier against the outside.
The head guard spoke without looking at my face.
"The Elite Royal Palace Guards are at your service Your Grace.
Your wish is our command!"
The guard spoke with so much devotion and it momentarily made me speechless.
I quickly composed myself and shot him a grateful look.
Which obviously he didn't see as he was avoiding the eye contact.
"Thank you. I wish to see the healer right now.
And I would appreciate it if you took me to her."
"Of course Your Majesty.
Allow us to accompany you there."
And with that the wall of soldiers moved in synchronization, taking me with them.
Soon we came to the healer, and I ordered my guards to wait for me outside.
The head guard was reluctant. But agreed with the mere mention of The King.
I barged open the healer’s chamber and marched in.
"Greta...Greta...
Where is that damn tea??
I need it right now dammit!!"
I shouted urgently and angrily.
And a small woman who was reading some scrolls shifted her head and hurried to drop down into a courtesy.
"Welcome Your Grace. I was expecting you.
I already prepared it.
Please come this way."
She gestured to the inner room, and I huffed in frustration and followed her.
The inner room is where she works and there were several shelves.
They were packed with medicine and herbs.
She gestured me to sit and after I sat down she gave me the tea.
I drank it hastily.
"Your Grace..I know that it’s not my place to say this.
But don't you think that you should stop drinking this?
I mean The King is already suspecting me.”
"Of course not!
I must continue. I am not ready for that.
I have more things to worry about."
"But Your Grace it is your duty to The King..
He will be furious when he gets to know about this.
Or worse, he will hang me!!"
"You fool keep you damn mouth shut!!
I will handle it. I was forced to this.
Remember?
You agreed to help me when I asked because of that.
No more of this nonsense. I must go now.
The guards may suspect us.
I will do my duty. Mind your damn business and do your ing job!
Remember...Not a soul can know about this. Clear?"
"Crystal clear My Queen. Have a nice day."
And with that I left the stupid old hag.
She is becoming a nuisance.
I must do something to keep her lousy mouth shut.
But she is good at what she is doing.
Too bad...
I smirked silently.
The guards were stationed where I left them. And when I opened the door, they surrounded me again.
"My Queen where do you want to go now?"
After drinking the stupid tea, I felt better.
Knowing that I will be safe for another fortnight.
So why not take a stroll through the garden...
"To the garden.
And send an official report to The King about our whereabouts. "
The guards’ eyes flogged, and I knew he was informing The King.
"As you wish Your Grace.
The King is officially informed."
"Good."
"Lucus I am going for a walk.
I have plenty of guards with me. Don't worry I will come soon.”
"I don't like this my love..but I don't want to make you sad.
So you can go.
But come back at once, if you sense something...
Understood?"
"Yes My King"
A satisfied rumble washed through our link.
And I went to outside with my guards.
The summer was doing wonders in the garden and felt as I missed a lot of things.
In my old life I was just a girl who tried to live simply.
I had no problems like this. My life was simple.
But now I have encountered so many problems..
But alas this is my life now.
I heaved a sigh and continued to enjoy the beautiful garden.
The fragrances of flowers along with the soft murmuring of the cool breeze, soothed my whole body.
I gently removed my shoes and started to walk.
The soft blades of the grass gave my aching feet a welcoming massage.
My thoughts wondered to the healer.
I know she is right.
But I am stubborn in my own way.
And I know that when The King learns about it, he will literally kill me. But...Still I can't do that...
No.
I will not worry about it now. I have other things to worry. Like about Dante.
Arghhh.
What has gotten into that bastard?
Any way I want to find more about this problem.
With that thought in my mind, I turned around.
"I want to see the Omicron now. Bring him too here."
"Right now, My Queen?
But he is at the council meeting with the King.”
"Did I stutter??
Bring him now!
I will get The Kings' permission."
"As you wish My Queen."
And with that the Head guard send another guard to fetch The Omicron.
He will have to do...
My King I need The Omicron to ask some questions.
Can you please send him with the guard I sent?
No reply..
Hmm...
"Please My Love.”
"Fine. But send him back quickly.
We need him for the meeting!"
That's better.
Now that I have his permission, I can get the answers to my questions from The Omicron..
I took a seat near the fountain and watched the water flow gracefully.
The three sculptures of marble goddesses were like summoning the water for their power.
I wonder why he has this in his garden...
It was truly a magnificent piece, and it gave a soothing effect.
The hush of the water calmed my mind.
I should have my dinner near the fountain tonight.
I didn't know from where this thought came from, but I felt like, I need to try that.
Yes tonight..tonight I should try that..
I was admiring the fountain that I didn't notice a beautiful stone on the ground. I picked it up and was amazed by its shine and beauty. The jagged ends were sharp but the blue sapphire like stone glimmered in my hand.
I starred at it and the more I starred at it, it resembled a face.
A face, Which I am very much familiar with.
But how...
Soon the face was clearer.
And a small voice startled me.
"My queen..
My queen.”
"Wh..o...is that??"
"It’s me...Can you remember me?"
"Bbut...How??
But before the figure could speak the guard along with the Omicron came into my view.
"Your Majesty..
Omicron at your service.
What can I do for you My Queen?"
"Oh good. You are here.
I just need some answers for my question."
"Of course Your Grace. Ask anything you want.
Your humble servant will answer them.”
"Well...
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